Daily Reminders

Daily Reminders(rəˈmīndər)

By Steve Pavlina

I normally review my quarterly(ˈkwôrdərlē) goals each morning, which is a good habit for staying focused on them throughout(THro͞oˈout) the quarter. One new habit I’ve started is to also review a daily reminders list. This is a list of good practices that I want to refresh in my mind each morning, so I can remember to practice them.

The reminders list is good for habits that are difficult to anchor(ˈaNGkər) to just one time of day. This can include mindsets(ˈmīn(d)set), frames, values, and practices that I may want to embody(emˈbädē) throughout the day. The list is very flexible though, so I can also use it to remind myself of positive habits and their benefits.

My reminders list is pretty long – too long actually – so I want to cull(kəl) it down to make it more succinct(sə(k)ˈsiNG(k)t). I started by making an exhaustive(igˈzôstiv) list. I can strip(strip) away the less important items that really don’t need a daily reminder. I think it’s good to get the list down to a page or less, so it can be reviewed more quickly.

Here are some ideas for what you could include on a daily reminders list:

Your favorite morning routine(ro͞oˈtēn)
Your favorite evening routine
Your favorite weekend activities
Reminders about how to use your personal time purposefully(ˈpərpəsfəlē)
Your key areas(ˈe(ə)rēə) of focus: health, relationships, business, etc.
Your favorite habits that benefit you
New habits in progress(ˈpräɡres)
The current book you’re reading

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